Plant Reproduction Process Overview
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What is the function of the tapetum in a microsporangium?

  • Protection of the pollen grains
  • Nourishment of developing pollen grains (correct)
  • Release of pollen grains
  • Formation of microspore tetrads
  • Which structure is responsible for the dehiscence of an anther?

  • Middle layers
  • Endothecium (correct)
  • Tapetum
  • Epidermis
  • What is the function of the sporogenous tissue in a microsporangium?

  • Release of pollen
  • Meiotic divisions to form microspore tetrads (correct)
  • Formation of pollen grains
  • Protection of microspores
  • What do the microspores develop into as the anthers mature?

    <p>Pollen grains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are microspores arranged when they are first formed?

    <p>Clusters of four cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the opened anthers release upon dehiscence?

    <p>Pollen grains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiates several hormonal and structural changes in a plant leading to the differentiation and development of the floral primordium?

    <p>The decision that the plant is going to flower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a typical stamen attaches to the thalamus or petal of the flower?

    <p>Filament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a typical stamen bears the male reproductive structures?

    <p>Anther</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the female reproductive organ in a flower called?

    <p>Gynoecium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure called that consists of a whorl of stamens representing the male reproductive organ?

    <p>Androecium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of anther does a typical angiosperm have with each lobe having two theca?

    <p>Dithecous</p> Signup and view all the answers

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